Logical Consequences Quiz

What are logical consequences an alternative to?

• Rewards

• Punishment

• Ignoring behavior

• Verbal warnings

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of logical consequences?

• They are responses to the child’s behavior that are logically related to the behavior.

• They teach your child that he/she has a responsibility for and control over his/her own behavior.

• They show your child the results of his/her behavior.

• They are arbitrary and unrelated to the behavior.

What should you do if you feel empathy for your child after a logical consequence takes place?

• Ignore the behavior

• Punish the child

• Offer a chance to try again

• Remove the consequence

How should choices be stated when using logical consequences?

• Arbitrarily and threateningly

• Calmly, clearly, and respectfully

• Punitively and harshly

• Indifferently and vaguely

What is an important step to take before the activity or routine where the behavior is likely to occur?

• Ignore the potential behavior

• Talk about the consequence with your child

• Punish the child in advance

• Let the child figure it out on their own

What logical consequence is given to Roberto for refusing to wash his hands before snack?

• He is allowed to play without washing his hands.

• He is given a choice to wash his hands and have a snack or continue playing while his brothers have a snack.

• He is punished and not allowed to have a snack.

• He is ignored until he washes his hands.

What logical consequence is given to Kyra for throwing blocks in the kitchen?

• She is allowed to continue throwing blocks.

• She is given a choice to keep the blocks on the floor in the kitchen or put them away in the box in the TV room.

• She is punished and not allowed to play with blocks anymore.

• She is ignored until she stops throwing blocks.

Which of the following is a strategy that helps in positive solutions for families?

• Know what is reasonable

• Ignore the problem

• React impulsively

• Avoid setting expectations

What should you do to prepare for potential challenges in family situations?

• Plan ahead

• Wait for the problem to occur

• React emotionally

• Avoid planning

What is an important step to take before a situation arises?

• State expectations in advance

• Ignore the situation

• React without thinking

• Avoid setting any expectations